Washington County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Florida
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2018 | 203 hrs | 12,329 (72%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 19 hrs | 6,650 (39%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 41 hrs | 6,243 (37%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 27 hrs | 6,056 (35%) | Tropical Storm Fred |
| Aug 30, 2022 | 1 hrs | 5,547 (33%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Washington County recorded 937 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Washington County started October 10, 2018 (Hurricane Michael), lasting 203 hours and leaving up to 12,329 customers without power (72% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Washington County, with 114 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Washington County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 10th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Florida
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Washington County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Calhoun County | F | 11th |
| Columbia County | F | 10th |
| Jackson County | F | 11th |
| Levy County | F | 9th |
| Volusia County | F | 9th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Washington County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Washington County recorded 937 outage events, averaging 2.2 hours each.
What is Washington County's reliability grade?
Washington County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 10th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Washington County?
The worst outage on record started October 10, 2018 (Hurricane Michael), lasting 203 hours and affecting up to 12,329 customers.